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Archives for April 2019

World Politics
Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks: what we knowSri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks: what we know
World Politics

At least 320 people have been killed in coordinated attacks on churches and hotels.

By Khushbu Shah, Sean Collins and 1 more
Politics
“You’re Doing It Wrong”: the century-old roots of mom-shaming“You’re Doing It Wrong”: the century-old roots of mom-shaming
Politics

The stereotype of the “ideal mother” hasn’t changed since the 19th century, according to a new book. And it’s hurting everyone.

By Anna North
Culture
Beyoncé’s Lemonade is now available to stream on all major servicesBeyoncé’s Lemonade is now available to stream on all major services
Culture

Including Spotify and Apple Music.

By Constance Grady
Politics
Kate Manne on why female candidates get ruled “unelectable” so quicklyKate Manne on why female candidates get ruled “unelectable” so quickly
Politics

“Electability isn’t a static social fact; it’s a social fact we’re constructing.”

By Ezra Klein
Explainers
The Supreme Court case over adding a citizenship question to the census, explainedThe Supreme Court case over adding a citizenship question to the census, explained
Explainers

The Court is considering whether the Trump administration broke the law by deciding to ask about citizenship on the 2020 census.

By Dara Lind
Our incel problem
Politics

How a support group for the dateless became one of the internet’s most dangerous subcultures.

By Zack Beauchamp
Future Perfect
Quebec figured out a simple way to get people to donate more to charityQuebec figured out a simple way to get people to donate more to charity
Future Perfect

Offering tax breaks sooner makes people give more, according to a new study.

By Kelsey Piper
Politics
3 winners and 3 losers from CNN’s marathon Democratic presidential town hall3 winners and 3 losers from CNN’s marathon Democratic presidential town hall
Politics

A great night for the progressive movement — and Harvard.

By Zack Beauchamp, Tara Golshan and 1 more
Politics
Here’s how Bernie Sanders handled a pointed question about Soviet communismHere’s how Bernie Sanders handled a pointed question about Soviet communism
Politics

A student told Sanders her parents fled Soviet Russia. He took the opportunity to define democratic socialism.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Elizabeth Warren says impeachment is more than just a “political inconvenience”Elizabeth Warren says impeachment is more than just a “political inconvenience”
Politics

“This is not about politics; this is about principle. This is about what kind of a democracy we have.”

By Catherine Kim
Politics
At a town hall, Elizabeth Warren had to explain why a woman is electable. Twice.At a town hall, Elizabeth Warren had to explain why a woman is electable. Twice.
Politics

Warren responds to getting “Hillary-ed” on the campaign trail.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Elizabeth Warren’s really simple case for breaking up big techElizabeth Warren’s really simple case for breaking up big tech
Politics

This riff from Elizabeth Warren is Amazon’s worst nightmare.

By Zack Beauchamp
archives
Vox Sentences: Right to marry, right to work?Vox Sentences: Right to marry, right to work?
archives

The Supreme Court is likely to determine the future of LGBTQ rights with three new cases; bombings in Sri Lanka on churches and hotels kill about 300 people.

By Catherine Kim and Fareehan Elgakhlab
Defense & Security
Sri Lanka suffered from decades of violence before the Easter Sunday bombingsSri Lanka suffered from decades of violence before the Easter Sunday bombings
Defense & Security

Some experts have a theory of what may have led to the terrorist attack.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Trump’s Fed pick wrote that women should be banned from March MadnessTrump’s Fed pick wrote that women should be banned from March Madness
Politics

The fact that Stephen Moore’s comments became an issue only now is an indictment of the media industry.

By Anna North